Why do cats have 9 lives

Why Do Cats Have 9 Lives? The ancient Egyptians believed that cats were sacred, so they worshipped them. An Egyptian goddess called Bastet (or Bast) was said to have had the body of a woman and the head of a cat. Since the Egyptians believed that Bastet had nine lives, they also believed that all cats did. While in most countries the cat is said to have 9 lives, cats have In Germany and some Spanish speaking countries 6. lives lives In Arabic countries and Turkey Beware the Cat An old book gives warning that black cats are witches in disguise, and that killing a cat does not necessarily mean killing the witch, for a witch can take on the body of a cat nine times. 1594 4 Some people believe in the superstition that cats have nine lives because cats may survive falls from high places with few, if any injuries. The ability of the cat to survive these accidents that would kill humans or other animals is not due to multiple lives, but to several advantages they possess. Their small size, low body weight and flexible bodies soften the impact as they make contact with the ground after falling from great heights. Cats have an unusually good sense of balance. Interesting note: A cat stands a greater chance of survival if it falls from a greater height than from a lower height. New York veterinarians gathered data from their feline patients, which clearly supports this fact. Ten percent of their patients died after falling from 2-6 stories, while only five percent of the fatalities occurred when their patients fell from 7-32 stories. MyPet SuperStorë Copyright 2013